ADVA Optical Networking and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) this week will demonstrate a 100G solution for the metro environment. The joint demonstration, to be showcased at this year’s Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference in Los Angeles, profiles the lowest cost-per-bit 100G transmission available today over a distance of 125 km without inline amplification or passive dispersion compensation. This represents an increase in reach of about 85 km, operating with standard single-mode fiber. Built on the ADVA FSP 3000 and Corning® LEAF® fiber, the demonstration will highlight how service providers and enterprises can cost effectively deploy 100G technology while at the same time reduce capital expenses and simplify the development of high-data-rate networks.

“Today’s metro environment is one of the most demanding in the entire network,” said Stephan Rettenberger, vice president of Marketing for ADVA Optical Networking. “Service providers and enterprises are continually being challenged to transport more data while at the same time reduce costs. This demonstration is designed with the sole aim of underlining how this can be done and how you can use direct-detection 100G and non-zero dispersion shifted fiber to effectively transport more data at the lowest cost per bit. Working with Corning, we will be able to showcase something that can have a huge impact on the metro.”

ADVA Optical Networking’s 100G Metro solution is built on non-coherent, direct-detection technology and provides a compact, energy-efficient solution for metro networks up to 500 km. Operation over Corning® LEAF® optical fiber, the world’s most widely deployed non-zero dispersion shifted fiber, extends the uncompensated reach from around 40 km for standard single-mode fiber to up to 125 km. This reach is sufficient to meet the requirements for many metro networks.

“Corning is delighted to collaborate with ADVA Optical Networking to demonstrate this highly complementary combination of transmission equipment and fiber for the metro and regional application space,” said Barry Linchuck, division vice president and director, Worldwide Marketing, Optical Fiber, Corning Incorporated. “For more than a decade, LEAF® optical fiber has provided compelling value, particularly in long-haul applications, as demonstrated by the installation of more than 30 million kilometers. As demand for high-speed broadband drives networks to higher capacity, it is exciting to be able to demonstrate the continuing contribution that LEAF® optical fiber can make to efficient network operations.”For detailed product specifications, visit Booth #1519 at OFC/NFOEC or visit www.advaoptical.com and www.corning.com/opticalfiber.

About ADVA Optical NetworkingADVA Optical Networking is a global provider of intelligent telecommunications infrastructure solutions. With software-automated Optical+Ethernet transmission technology, the Company builds the foundation for high-speed, next-generation networks. The Company’s FSP product family adds scalability and intelligence to customers’ networks while removing complexity and cost. With a flexible and fast-moving organization, ADVA Optical Networking forges close partnerships with its customers to meet the growing demand for data, storage, voice and video services. Thanks to reliable performance for more than 15 years, the Company has become a trusted partner for more than 250 carriers and 10,000 enterprises across the globe. For more information, please visit us at www.advaoptical.com.

About Corning IncorporatedCorning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology.